Utkela Airport (VEUK)
Medium airport · Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India
Airport data
| Name | Utkela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEUK |
| IATA | UKE |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°5'52" E 83°10'60" 20.09778, 83.18333 |
| Location | Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Utkela Airport at a glance
Utkela Airport is a medium airport in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, known to airline systems as UKE. The field elevation of 685 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEUK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 3,000 ft (914 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEUK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Utkela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Airport | VERP | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Bilaspur Airport | VEBU | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Visakhapatnam International Airport | VOVZ | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Biju Patnaik International Airport | VEBS | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Rourkela Airport | VERK | 294 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Utkela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 685 ft field elevation of Utkela Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Utkela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Utkela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Utkela Airport is VEUK, and its IATA code is UKE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Utkela Airport above sea level?
Utkela Airport sits at an elevation of 685 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Utkela Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.0978, 83.1833 — in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Swami Vivekananda Airport, about 193 km away.
Does VEUK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEUK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Utkela Airport?
Utkela Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,000 ft (914 m) with a ASP surface.